In Malawi, our band of writers will work with Children of the Nations (here!), a movement of people who care for orphaned and destitute children, empowering them to create positive and lasting change in their nations. Empowerment! I love that.
Our part in this movement is to tell the stories of children whose lives are changing through COTN, and to encourage COTN staff and older teens who are interested in writing. This second part is especially thrilling for me. My friend Heather and I went to Starbucks the other day to discuss the format of our creative writing workshop. As we chatted about the elements of story (i.e. characters, plot, setting, theme, etc.), I got this tingle of anticipation. Who will be listening? What stories are bubbling inside them, ready to spill onto the page? Eeee!!!
In Africa, I won't be able to post on this blog. BUT, I will be posting on this one (here!). I'll miss you guys and plan to post again the week of November 15th. I'm leaving you with a pic of a pic of Tenneh Kanu, a girl Jon and I sponsor through COTN. Yes, that pencil is staged.
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Holy crap that sounds amazing! Take tons of pictures and be safe!
Wow that sounds awesome. Have a fantastic time, and like Hannah says, be safe. :)
Wow, that sounds amazing!!! :D
I was going to say that I don't think I've ever seen you with a pencil behind your ear.
This will be a great trip!
Fantastic! I lived in Kenya for three years. Once Africa gets in the blood, it never leaves.
Suggestions: Bring lots of sturdy pens to give away (as they can be very expensive) and whatever age appropriate books you can carry (brutally expensive).
Have a wonderful trip!!!
Sounds amazing! Hope you have a blast!
Thank you so much, guys! Kittie, thanks for the tip. Will do!
That is so awesome! I've volunteered twice in Ghana, and I have a great love for Africa. I hope you have an incredible trip!
Well, when you decide to travel abroad, you really go all out. Good for you. I'm sure it will be more rewarding than any European luxury trip could be. (And having lived in Europe and had an amazing experience, that's saying a lot!) Be safe. Don't drink the water ;-)
Wow, Samantha, what a wonderful thing! I am so excited for you, and for those kids. : ) What a good thing you are doing! Safe journey, and can't wait to hear about your adventures when you get back.
This sounds like its going to be an amazing experience. How exciting that your doing this, you're going to have so much fun! And improve the world why you're at it.
So glad that you get to make this trip! Cherish every good and bad thing that happens as a great future memory!
Wow! Sounds like this is going to be a life-changing experience! Have a wonderful time.
Thanks for the encouragement, guys!
Sounds like a very rewarding journey!
Although I know I am very tardy getting around, thanks BTW for joining over at my place!
Good luck, have fun and stay safe!
Have a wonderful, safe trip and come back with plenty of stories and pics. What you're all planning to do with the kids and COTN is amazing.
Enjoy the trip , and yes it is going to be am exciting one, especially the anticipation.
How awesome! Have an excellent time! I can hardly wait to hear all about it!
You are brave, and I admire that. You'll bring home priceless memories along with stories galore. Safe travel to you and your group!
Wow! Incredible! I'm a travel maniac and would love to try Africa... what a terrific opprtunity!
Left an award for you on my blog. Drop in and pick it up!
Bon voyage! (=
Oh Sam, I'm sorry I'm so late getting to this...I've been sequestered in writing and mostly offline.
Here I was stopping in to wish you a happy Thanksgiving and to see how you're doing...and wowza!
I LOVE that you did this! (are you back yet?) What a wonderful way to spend your first time abroad. I'm excited to hear all about it when you get back.
Happy Thanksgiving...know that I'm thankful for YOU.
Love,
Lola
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